All About Pocket Knives

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:07 pm

Rookie wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:45 pm For exclusive releases, like these, the dealers get to have a say in what is made.

Do the dealers have a say in the type of blade steel also?

For the most part, Napanoch and Titusville brand use 1095 carbon steel, and Tuna Valley uses CM154. Excelsior can be anything the knifemaker chooses. There of course could be exceptions to the rules, although I think so far everything is aligned that way. If a dealer chooses to do an SFO and have exclusive rights to sell the knives, and they front the bill, I assume they get to have a say in nearly every aspect.

Another amazing batch of knives released for the end of 2023 under the Titusville Cutlery Co. brand, showcasing "Traditional Style Artistry". The popular Old Man Norman pattern is back with a lambsfoot blade and a variety of beautiful wood handle materials. These knives are an exclusive release only available through dealer TSA Knives. Contact Erin at TSA for more information.

*Photo credit - image provided by TSA Knives

Another new one. For the first official release of 2024 under the Titusville Cutlery brand, here is the Big Easy Cotton Knife in the classic Catalina Wine Mixer Bone handles. These knives feature a 1095 High Carbon blade with long pull. They measure 3 3/4 inches closed, and only 60 were made.

The newest release is an exclusive for dealer TSA Knives. This Titusville Cutlery limited release is the Big Easy Cotton Knife, offered in 4 variations. Handles include Blue or Purple Boxelder wood handles, and offered in both standard or shadow pattern varieties. Only 15 of each was made, they measure 3 3/4 inches closed, and they feature a 1095 blade.

Another release that will be shipping out to dealers the week of March 11th, the Big Easy Cotton Knife with long pulls, available in Portal Fluid Acrylic handles. Again under the Titusville Cutlery brand, they are a bolsterless shadow pattern variety and will be available with all Titusville Cutlery dealers.

Rookie wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:26 pm Another release that will be shipping out to dealers the week of March 11th

Are those the same size and/or built on the same frame as the Phoenix Jack?

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:10 pm Are those the same size and/or built on the same frame as the Phoenix Jack?

No, they are a different pattern. The Phoenix Jack were 3 5/8, and these are 3 3/4. Pretty close, but they are a completely different pattern number / frame.

Latest release from the Excelsior line. These were made by knifemaker Chuck Hawes. The Tickler pattern measures 5 1/4 inches closed, and features blades of River Pattern Damascus with 148 layers of 15n20 & 5160, paired with Burl Pattern Damascus bolsters, and a file-worked backspring. Various handle materials include dyed Box Elder, as well as Genuine Burnt Stag.

Herb and I got to coonfinger one of those Hawes knives, they're quite a HAWG and spectacularly gorgeous. Truly a work of art!

I picked up an Old Man Jack in Catalina Wine Mixer bone from Ryan at the SVKCC show. It is gorgeous, excellent walk and talk and I love the color and jigging. 1 of 60.

Great looking knife Red. Ya those big knives are a handful for sure, and quite eye catching.

Good looking knife John.

Thanks, gents. I've been hoping to find a Catalina Wine Mixer bone knife.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:46 am Thanks, gents. I've been hoping to find a Catalina Wine Mixer bone knife.

Great you found a knife on your radar.

cudgee wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:33 am

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:46 am Thanks, gents. I've been hoping to find a Catalina Wine Mixer bone knife.

Great you found a knife on your radar.

Thanks, cudgee. Do you know the reference of this particular color. See the movie Step Brothers if not, hilarious.

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:21 pm Screenshot 2023-11-27 214705.png

I love that movie, the best of Will Ferell and John C. Reilly.

A few recent releases got scrubbed during the server crash. I'm just reposting them here so they are part of the historical record.

This is the Tuna Valley Cutlery brand Old Man Norman pattern with beautiful Holy Land Olivewood handles, supplied and certified from Bethlehem, Israel. The wood on each knife has a unique character and coloring. Only 60 knives were made.

Also released is an exclusive for dealer TSA Knives. This is the Titusville Cutlery Big Easy Cotton Knife in Mermaid Blue Giraffe bone offered in two different varieties; A shadow pattern without bolsters, and the standard cap & bolster style. Only 6 of each were made.

The most recent addition to the Titusville Cutlery brand is the Big Easy Cotton Knife pattern with "Magic Potion" acrylic handles. 2 varieties were created, both with and without bolsters. Only 30 of each were made, and they will be available with dealers soon.

The next special release as an exclusive SFO for dealer TSA Knives, is the Big Easy Cotton Knife in Red Velvet Cake Giraffe bone offered in two different varieties; A shadow pattern without bolsters, and the standard cap & bolster style. Only 6 of each were made.

The next in the series of exclusives made for TSA Knives, is the Big Easy Cotton Knife in Brown Sugar Giraffe bone. Only 6 of each version were made.

Another recent release, a 2nd batch of the Chuck Hawes made Tickler knives under the Excelsior brand. Mokume bolsters, and River Pattern Damascus blades.

Looking awesome, Carl.

2 new releases today under the Titusville Cutlery brand. The next in the series of SFO's for dealer TSA Knives is the Big Easy Cotton Knife in Lone Wolf Grey giraffe bone handles. 6 made with cap/bolster, and 6 made in shadow pattern style.

Also, a general release to all Titusville Cutlery dealers for the cotton knife in Holy Land Olivewood handles, 30 in cap/bolster and 30 in shadow pattern style.

This is the final release in the series of exclusive SFO Titusville Cutlery knives for dealer TSA Knives. The Big Easy Cotton Knife in Olympic Blue Giraffe bone is offered in two different varieties; a shadow pattern without bolsters, and the standard cap & bolster style. Only 6 of each were made.